MA EDUCATION

Deepen your understanding of teaching and learning on our flexible and highly regarded MA Education, developed and delivered by leaders in the field of education.

We are one of the leading providers of teacher training in the UK, and are ranked 12th in the UK for Education in the Guardian University Guide, 2020.

Underpinned by up-to-date research evidence, this course examines the broader philosophical, sociological and psychological aspects and issues related to teaching and learning.

Offered on a full-time and part-time basis, this course is designed to meet the needs of busy professionals and to reflect your own interests. You can opt to study different modules related to various aspects of education to deepen your knowledge and equip you to develop your career in the way that works best for you.

Our teaching is interactive, experiential and innovative. We utilise a wide variety of technologies to enhance your learning, including use of presentation tools, interactive whiteboards, mixed media, social media and mobile technologies in our teaching, and screen capture in assessment.

Locally, we have well-established partnerships with over 350 schools, with which we work very closely.

Your tutors are internationally or nationally renowned, and their research regularly has a direct impact on school curricula and learning techniques — both in the UK and abroad. As experts in their field, their research also directly informs the focus and content of your course, and you will benefit from the breadth of their expertise and backgrounds in educating and influencing policy.

Facilities

The Institute of Education is based on our historic London Road campus, which has undergone a £30m refurbishment of the classic Oxford-cloistered quadrangle to create a dedicated world-class education centre.

We have created custom-built spaces for the teaching of specialist subjects, including: modern laboratories; musical studios, including an electronic drum kit room and a recording studio; well-equipped art studios and facilities for the practise of work in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media; and studios for wet photography and printmaking, including silk screen.

The Institute also houses an incredible collection of teaching and research resources, called the Learning Hub. A treasure trove for teachers and researchers, the Learning Hub contains an extensive selection of teaching aids for loan or reference, from big books to puppets. A printing and binding facility, and technical equipment library are also available for your use.

Research

The quality of our research was recognised in the latest Research Excellence Framework 2014, the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, which placed the Institute of Education in the top quartile of education departments in the UK.

Over 80% of our research publications were rated as world leading or internationally excellent. The impact of our research on educational policy and practice in first and second language education was judged to be world leading.

For more information, please visit the Institute of Education website.